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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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